The Chientland Genealogy and Family Tree Page

Welcome to the Chientland Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our
editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with
user-contributed information and web sites for the Chientland surname.
As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page
is updated to offer the best list for researching Chientland ancestry.
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Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Chientland ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know How do I find my Chientland family in the census?, then read this frequently asked question.

Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable.
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Start exploring this online Chientland family history resource today.

It is quite possible for two people with the Chientland last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Chientland ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Chientland DNA Projects

Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Chientland family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Chientland research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Chientland ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "The Role Of History In Genealogical Research" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Chientland family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with Chientland Researchers

In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Chientland surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Chientland queries.

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at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.

Upcoming Chientland Family Reunions

One key to a successful Chientland reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Chientland reunion.

Suggested use: Print a copy of this free research checklist, and keep track of the
Chientland genealogy resources that you visit. If your web browser does not print the date on
the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 03/Mar/2015.